Cost of living in Laos compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 16% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Laos is 16% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Laos | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 94,647 ₭ (₨1,228) | ₨802 | + 53% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 75,353 ₭ (₨978) | ₨1,160 | - 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 18,750 ₭ (₨243) | ₨585 | - 58% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 14,750 ₭ (₨191) | ₨228 | - 16% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 11,000 ₭ (₨143) | ₨313 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 9,536 ₭ (₨124) | ₨158 | - 22% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 140,000 ₭ (₨1,816) | ₨879 | + 107% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 130,000 ₭ (₨1,686) | ₨266 | + 533% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 12,420 ₭ (₨161) | ₨103 | + 57% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 16,282 ₭ (₨211) | ₨630 | - 66% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 159,294 ₭ (₨2,067) | ₨2,918 | - 29% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | - | ₨249 | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 40,000 ₭ (₨519) | ₨146 | + 255% | |
| Housing | + 51% | |||
| Housing in Laos is 51% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Laos | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 36,848,500 ₭ (₨478,032) | ₨93,306 | + 412% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 11,963,400 ₭ (₨155,200) | ₨55,839 | + 178% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 300,000 ₭ (₨3,892) | ₨20,080 | - 81% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 6,275,000 ₭ (₨81,405) | ₨79,128 | + 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | ₨39,248 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 400,000 ₭ (₨5,189) | ₨16,807 | - 69% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 180,000 ₭ (₨2,335) | ₨2,605 | - 10% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 5,000,000 ₭ (₨64,865) | ₨61,383 | + 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 800,000 ₭ (₨10,378) | ₨29,384 | - 65% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 187,500 ₭ (₨2,432) | ₨1,214 | + 100% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 11,875 ₭ (₨154) | ₨2,976 | - 95% | |
| Clothes | - 12% | |||
| Clothes in Laos is 12% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| Laos | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 650,000 ₭ (₨8,432) | ₨4,498 | + 87% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 500,000 ₭ (₨6,486) | ₨9,724 | - 33% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,000,000 ₭ (₨12,973) | ₨12,486 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 500,000 ₭ (₨6,486) | ₨13,517 | - 52% | |
| Transportation | + 41% | |||
| Transportation in Laos is 41% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Laos | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 700,000,000 ₭ (₨9,081,036) | ₨2,800,000 | + 224% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 12,000 ₭ (₨156) | ₨272 | - 43% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 360,000 ₭ (₨4,670) | ₨3,752 | + 24% | |
| Personal Care | + 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Laos is about the same as in Pakistan | ||||
| Laos | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 15,000 ₭ (₨195) | ₨230 | - 15% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 50,000 ₭ (₨649) | ₨838 | - 23% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 468,000 ₭ (₨6,071) | ₨3,307 | + 84% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 27,551 ₭ (₨357) | ₨1,222 | - 71% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 62,500 ₭ (₨811) | ₨649 | + 25% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 30,000 ₭ (₨389) | ₨557 | - 30% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 9,951 ₭ (₨129) | ₨396 | - 67% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 30,000 ₭ (₨389) | ₨217 | + 79% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 75,000 ₭ (₨973) | ₨495 | + 97% | |
| Entertainment | - 73% | |||
| Entertainment in Laos is 73% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| Laos | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 60,000 ₭ (₨778) | ₨3,859 | - 80% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 131,859 ₭ (₨1,711) | ₨1,827 | - 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨6,844 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 500,000 ₭ (₨6,486) | ₨8,435 | - 23% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 62,218 ₭ (₨807) | ₨2,877 | - 72% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 45,000 ₭ (₨584) | ₨566 | + 3% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 25,000 ₭ (₨324) | ₨965 | - 66% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 8,811,000 ₭ (₨114,304) | ₨149,999 | - 24% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 167 ₭ (₨2.16) | ₨255 | - 99% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 750,000 ₭ (₨9,730) | ₨5,305 | + 83% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 30,000 ₭ (₨389) | ₨637 | - 39% | |
| TOTAL | - 4% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 772 prices entered by 207 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 21, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Laos is about the same as in Pakistan
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